Just few questions so I understand about speakers

[muljao]

Why generally are floorstander speakes higher in sensitivity?

Does a higher sensitivity nean they are easier to drive (always)? What i mean is should say a NAD D 3020 in theory (30w perchannel into 8 ohms) drive say q acoustics 3050 relatively easy becuase they are 92db (these are only examples, I am not buying, just trying to understand)

Is better bass the main advantage of floorstanders (obviously within specified budgets compared with standmounters)?

Thanks

 

[nopiano]

Generally, they have a significantly larger cabinet volume. For a given bass output (volume) and extension (how deep), the bigger cabinet enables the efficiency (sensitivity) to be higher. Conversely a small stand mount speaker needs a bigger magnet assembly to match, which puts up the cost. So in a budget speaker, a bigger box usually gives you 'louder' and 'deeper'.

"Easily driven" is more a function of minimum impedance - it's not a fixed figure, but varies with frequency. Nothing to do with sensitivity. The lower impedance actually draws a larger current from the amp; which a weaker amp won't like.

Bigger floor standers can actually have awkwardly low impedances, but under a grand you usually get something fairly easy to drive.

 

[muljao]

Thanks for the info

 

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Im general Floor standers produce more bass due to cabinet Volume. The sensetivity in db is generally easy to drive if higher, you get more volume given from a given output. The load in ohms is a gudie how easy it is for a speaker to drive.

The gain in bass from a floorstander is often comprimised with a overhang in the bass Stand mounts generaly have a tighter bass better timing and pace, but cant reach down for the deep bass.

as a rule a standmount will produce better dynamice at a given price. what i mean is a £500 standmount will be better than a £500 floorstander, you have to spend double £1000 to match the standmount